paralleling

present participle of parallel

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of paralleling Zach was very insistent on paralleling the book, where the reader knows immediately that this is a psycho. — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2026 The plot is a movie within a movie, the story paralleling multiple screenplay drafts of the new Stab 3 — the slasher series within the Scream universe based on its real-life events. — Michael Lee Simpson, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Sep. 2026 In the ensuing years, the Action Day organization has blossomed, its growth paralleling the rise of the Silicon Valley innovation machine. — Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 28 June 2026 The a-coda vowel is preferred on some coda types, paralleling some human languages where tones are preferred on some vowels. — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 12 Nov. 2025 Much like Dream Warriors, The Cell features confrontations within what are essentially dreamscapes, paralleling the way that Vecna enters in the minds of his victims in the fourth season of Stranger Things. — Eliana Dockterman, Time, 16 Oct. 2025 Coffee spent a century growing and paralleling the tavern, or bar, with both places focused on beverages but flourishing as a location for socializing. — Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Sep. 2025 The relationship also resonates personally for Stephens, paralleling her own life with her husband. — Jordan Greene, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025 Erin is a Category 2 hurricane and is tracking north-northeast, away from the East Coast, but was still generally paralleling it Thursday. — Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for paralleling
Verb
  • The share peaked at 34 percent during the pandemic before dipping slightly, but by 2025 had risen again to 33 percent, nearly matching pandemic-era levels.
    — Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Emmett Johnson made a strong runway statement in a boucle denim jacket ($245) and matching relaxed fit jeans ($215) by British luxury label Maniere de Voir, known for its fashion-forward, contemporary fashion.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 8 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Lace lined the hem of her gown, mirroring the same dainty detailing on her sheer footwear.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Europe was left bracing for another day of chaos on Friday after bomb threats were reported at TV studios and airlines, mirroring a series of similar incidents that have taken place across the continent this week.
    — Tom Sanders, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2026

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“Paralleling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paralleling. Accessed 15 Nov. 2026.

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